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Post by Linalin on Feb 17, 2005 23:41:06 GMT -5
Hahaha I just noticed you did. Congratulations  !!! I guess this means you won't be putting ice down J's shirt (*coughs* always has a 10lb bag of ice in freezer *coughs*). Anyway this is in random since it's a bit of a split topic. We need some new rank names, at least 8, they have to either deal with people in a Cathedral or Tibetan Buddhism. Anyone want to help J and I out? |
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Post by Shelyuki on Feb 18, 2005 15:39:36 GMT -5
Hahaha I just noticed you did. Congratulations !!! I guess this means you won't be putting ice down J's shirt (*coughs* always has a 10lb bag of ice in freezer *coughs*). No I'll continue to. Um, if no one else thinks of anything, I guess I'll try to think up some rank titles. |
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Post by Jordan on Feb 18, 2005 21:35:32 GMT -5
Y'know Lina, I really dislike you sometimes. -.-
You just HAD to bring up the ice thing, didn'tcha?
And then with the cheek pinchin' thing....grrr...
I'm gonna whack you next time I see you!!
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Post by Linalin on Feb 19, 2005 21:23:44 GMT -5
Here's what I've got so far in no particular order, I do need an order however and perhaps more terms.
Lama - teacher
Bodhisattva - Wisdom Being. One intent on becoming, or destined to become enlightened, a Buddha.
Buddha - Any person awakened or enlightened to the essential truth of the universe. Enlightenment as the historical Buddha.
arhat/arhant/arahat/arahant *
A term used primarily in Theravada Buddhism to signify a person who has fulfilled its ultimate goal, the attainment of nirvana. Upon death, the arhat will become extinguished. The arhat, as an individual, has attained full enlightenment, peace and freedom. This should be contrasted to Mahayana Buddhism, in which the ultimate goal is to become a bodhisattva--someone who uses the power they gain from enlightenment to help others.
Guru - A teacher or guide for a novice. This is an important activity in Vajrayana Buddhism.
Bhikkhu - Fully ordained monk
Monk - man who dedicates his life to his religion
Avalokiteshvara*
Popularly known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. He has reincarnated in this world numerous times (in both male and female forms) and therefore plays many roles depending on which strand of Buddhism one follows. First, in Mahayana Buddhism, he is considered to be the manifestation of Amitabha Buddha, the founder of the Pure Land school of Buddhism, and is often represented at Amitabha's right hand. As such he is available to help all in dire need. Second, in China, she appears as Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion. In folk belief, she keeps people safe from natural catastrophe. Third, in Tibet, he appears in several forms. The most important of these are as Chenrezig (the male partner of the couple who gave birth to the Tibetan people), Tara, and as the Dalai Lama.
yidam *
A bodhisattva or other "deity" assigned to a Vajrayana monk by his guru as his personal guide and protector. Once established, this link will last the monk's lifetime, and will help him work towards attaining enlightenment
Manjushri
The Bodhisattva of Wisdom (prajna), one of the two key Mahayana concepts; the other is compassion (represented by Avalokiteshvara). His two main symbols are the sword of knowledge and a book of the Prajna-Paramita Sutra. His wisdom casts away the darkness of ignorance.
Mahakala - This is the wrathful form of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. He protects from dangers and bad influences that might hinder a monk's approach to enlightenment. Mahakala is seen as the protector of the Dalai Lamas.
Amitabha Buddha - The name of the bodhisattva who established the Pure Land form of Buddhism. The power he gained from his merit as a bodhisattva enabled him to establish the Pure Land and now allows him to help others enter the Pure Land. The laity in particular can now enter the Pure Land with Amitabha's help, they do not have to get there on their own power.
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